Videos

Bradley Hartmann explains how to say “ear protection” in Spanish to help reinforce the importance of hearing safety with Spanish-speaking team members.

In this video, discover the Spanish translation for “work safe” and how to use it effectively to promote safety awareness on the job site.

Learn how to say "safety" in Spanish—an essential word for communicating clearly on construction sites.

This podcast episode explores the leadership lessons of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, drawing parallels between his naval strategies and modern business leadership. Host Bradley Hartmann and guest Paul Redwood discuss Nelson's innovative tactics, courage, and ability to lead from the front during the Battle of Trafalgar. The episode emphasizes Nelson's…

In episode 467, we flash back to December of 2021 to revisit the life and leadership philosophy of American war hero and former Vice Presidential candidate Admiral James Stockdale. The episode focuses on his experiences as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and his stoic approach to surviving extreme adversity.…

In episode 466 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann delves into John W. Miller’s new book, 'The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball.' Hartmann explains why this is the best leadership book he’s read in the past two years, highlighting Weaver's innovative use of…

In episode 465 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartman meets up with Chad Raymond, Division Director of the Henry Company. They discuss fostering innovation, team growth, and effective leadership. Listeners will learn actionable strategies to enhance their teams' innovativeness, including the importance of keeping an open mind, utilizing…

In episode 464, host Bradley Hartmann shares a personal story about his attempts to sell an executive of a multi-billion-dollar company on a new idea. It’s a story about persuasion, business development, and entrepreneurial resilience. Hartmann shares his journey of launching a startup after the great recession, including details about…

Hear what students are saying about the OSR Academy! The mission of the OSR Academy is to intentionally and proactively provide the next generation of LBM (Lumber & Building Materials) outside sales reps with confidence and discipline around the fundamentals of selling, while also giving their sales managers the structure,…

Hear from a sales executive on how the OSR Academy is equipping their commercial sales team with actionable insights—boosting organization, communication, and overall business value. The OSR Academy: Training for Outside Sales Reps and Support for Sales Managers. It’s the only LBM sales development system built for both reps and…

Sales managers face one of the toughest roles in the industry—balancing autonomy, customer needs, pricing, and coaching. Our national Sales Manager Peer Advisory Group helps them cut through the chaos with cadence, confidence, and repeatable habits that drive team success. The OSR Academy: Training for Outside Sales Reps and Support…

The OSR Academy empowers outside sales reps to master key skills like goal-setting, time management, prospecting, and more—while supporting sales managers with ongoing leadership development and monthly peer advisory groups. The OSR Academy: Training for Outside Sales Reps and Support for Sales Managers. It’s the only LBM sales development system…

In this series of testimonial highlights, we'll hear from several students on the impact OSR Academy has had in their professional development. The mission of the OSR Academy is to intentionally and proactively provide the next generation of LBM (Lumber & Building Materials) outside sales reps with confidence and discipline…

The Construction Spanish Toolbox™ is a construction-focused learning system that builds your Spanish skills in just minutes a day over 6 months.

Hartmann shares how selling confidence starts with understanding the builder’s world—their pressures, priorities, and what real value looks like on a jobsite. From luxury custom homes to large national builders, the OSR Academy brings in real builders and owners to help teach the content. These are insights your sales team…

Episode 463 features the expert builder panel from the 6th Annual Sales Fundamentals Workshop held in April 2025 in Fort Worth. The panel features industry leaders Brent Hull of Hull Millwork, Matthew Schmidt of PulteGroup, Bobby Krueger of The Krueger Group and MAVREK Development, Nathan Marsh of V&M Development, Jose…

In episode 462, Dr. Matthew Reyes takes over as host to explore the University of Oklahoma's specialized MBA program tailored for construction professionals. Dr. Reyes and guest Bradley Hartmann discuss the origins of the program, challenges faced, and curriculum designed to build stronger leaders in the construction industry. Reyes and…

In this video, Bradley teaches you paint-specific Spanish words and phrases you need to know; such as ‘necesitar’ or “to need” and “¿Necesitas pintura?” or “Do you need paint?”

In this lesson Bradley begins by revealing Spanish terms for time and schedules, as they are very important to the job site.

In this sample lesson, we’ll talk about different types of PPE by learning how to say hard hat, safety vest, and gloves in Spanish. You can see our unique approach at work in Bradley’s teaching style.

OSR Academy: Training for Outside Sales Reps and Support for Sales Managers The mission of the OSR Academy is to intentionally and proactively provide the next generation of LBM (Lumber & Building Materials) sales reps with confidence and discipline around the fundamentals of selling—while giving sales managers the structure, support,…

Hear what students are saying about the OSR Academy! The OSR Academy is the only LBM sales development system built for both reps and their managers, combining industry-specific content, small-cohort blended learning, and access to a national Sales Manager Peer Advisory Group—all designed to develop the next generation of sales…

Hear what students are saying about the OSR Academy! The mission of the OSR Academy is to intentionally and proactively provide the next generation of LBM (Lumber & Building Materials) outside sales reps with confidence and discipline around the fundamentals of selling, while also giving their sales managers the structure,…

Hear how the OSR Academy is creating alignment, growth, and strategic leadership from the top down.